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  1. 21-12-20, 09:22 PM #1
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    Lightbulb Digital Ballast switcher

    Sorry to start another thread but advanced search bar with digital ballast typed in didn't give me my answer.
    I know when you switch hps setups off I hear you need to leave it atleast 15mins between switching it back on.
    My question is - does the same rule apply when turning the switch up or down on the ballast setting.
    Can I just switch it from 600w to 400w without switching it off?
    Thanks in advance folks
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    I've never left mine 15mins before i switch it back on lol, I never knew that.



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    Quote Originally Posted by funkysnair View Post
    I've never left mine 15mins before i switch it back on lol, I never knew that.



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    Think I read that it prolongs the life of the lamp or something like that mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cannabug View Post
    Sorry to start another thread but advanced search bar with digital ballast typed in didn't give me my answer.
    I know when you switch hps setups off I hear you need to leave it atleast 15mins between switching it back on.
    My question is - does the same rule apply when turning the switch up or down on the ballast setting.
    Can I just switch it from 600w to 400w without switching it off?
    Thanks in advance folks
    Good question...The 15 minute wait or cool off period is more to do with the re-strike of the lamp...I've switched through the wattage on the ballasts before whilst its lit without issue.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Cannabug View Post
    Think I read that it prolongs the life of the lamp or something like that mate
    Bloody hell, well that's me all over lol
    A dumbass...


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    Quote Originally Posted by funkysnair View Post
    Bloody hell, well that's me all over lol
    A dumbass...


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    Funky I was scared to stare at your xmas tree photo u put up for too long incase it caught fire the way your lucks going atm
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Good question...The 15 minute wait or cool off period is more to do with the re-strike of the lamp...I've switched through the wattage on the ballasts before whilst its lit without issue.


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    Your words good enough bud. I'll switch it down to 400 to avoid cooking the wee ones. Thanks again mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cannabug View Post
    Funky I was scared to stare at your xmas tree photo u put up for too long incase it caught fire the way your lucks going atm
    My Christmas tree should have fire extinguishers hanging from it rather than decorations lmfao

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